As we headed down to our local pub for their monthly Cross Creek Blues night we knew we were in for a treat as the ’star act’ was playing a repeat performance and he is good. Very good! What we got though was a lot more than that – we were treated to a medley of musicians. This gig has steadily been gaining a loyal following and last night it was packed out. It kicked off with the Tauherenikau Blues Band followed by the Honky Tonk Hero’s who were joined by Phaedra for their final number. She is one of the organizers of the night and her singing is impressive. At this point the ’star act’ Nick Charles appeared from around the corner and by the look of his smile and bobbing head and enthusiastic clapping she went down a treat with him as well. Let’s hope we hear more of her next time. They were followed by Wayne Manson with a couple of originals and then the very affable Pat McKenna and Mike Dew took to the stage dedicating two of their songs to the ‘old girls in the front row’ – they were clearly in seventh heaven. Kate Marshall joined them for a bit of a jam on the last number.  Bob Cooper-Grundy and Kate then took to the stage and gave us a small version of their magic and they were as fantastic as ever. We were then treated to an hour of Nick Charles and his guitar. Magnificent! All this for 2 bucks for members and 5 for others – that’s country hospitality for you – thanks Marcus and the Cross Creek Blues Club for a great nights entertainment.